Buckle up, bandits, it's the season finale of Highly Enthused! We're dipping back into some golden oldies this week in terms of TV, Books and Nail Tech, but we're also testing new ways to spice up omelettes and we're thinking a lot about ambition and what that word even means rn.  Thank you to Assembly Label for sponsoring this episode, enter the link HIGHLYENTHUSED15 at checkout and you'll get 15% off your online order at assemblylabel.com! Sign up to our newsletter for links to everything mentioned in this episode, or subscribe for $5 a month for a bonus monthly newsletter on a theme! Also, grab our merch while it's still available, hot sexy long-sleeve tees only at highlyenthused.com/shop.

Buckle up, bandits, it's the season finale of Highly Enthused! We're dipping back into some golden oldies this week in terms of TV, Books and Nail Tech, but we're also testing new ways to spice up omelettes and we're thinking a lot about ambition and what that word even means rn.  Thank you to <a href="https://assemblylabel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assembly Label</a> for sponsoring this episode, enter the link HIGHLYENTHUSED15 at checkout and you'll get 15% off your online order at <a href="https://assemblylabel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">assemblylabel.com!</a> Sign up to our newsletter for links to everything mentioned in this episode, or subscribe for $5 a month for a bonus monthly newsletter on a theme! Also, grab our merch while it's still available, hot sexy long-sleeve tees only at <a href="//www.highlyenthused.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.com/shop</a>.

It's the Season Finale!

This week we have new Highly Enthused MERCH and multiple types of hot sauce! Our meatballs are spiced like felafels and we've got a restaurant that serves the most decadent tarama on toast. You want a Nicholas Cage movie? We got it. You want "elevated" crispy chocolate treats? We've got that too! We've got it allll.Thank you again to Assembly Label for supporting this episode. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED15 at checkout for 15% off your online order at assemblylabel.com until the end of October. Only valid on Assembly Label brand items.For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram @highlyenthused, or send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com.

This week we have new Highly Enthused MERCH and multiple types of hot sauce! Our meatballs are spiced like felafels and we've got a restaurant that serves the most decadent tarama on toast. You want a Nicholas Cage movie? We got it. You want "elevated" crispy chocolate treats? We've got that too! We've got it allll. Thank you again to Assembly Label for supporting this episode. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED15 at checkout for 15% off your online order at <a href="http://assemblylabel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">assemblylabel.com</a> until the end of October. Only valid on Assembly Label brand items. For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram @highlyenthused, or send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com.

Delicious, hot and funky

Spring is just about here, so we're feeding our plants a special juice, making sure our luggage doesn't go AWOL with some new tech and brining our chicken in pickle juice. What more could you want? For all the links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, subscribe to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Upgrade to a $5 subscription per month for an extra newsletter per month on a theme! This month is all about planning a holiday! Email us highlyenthused@gmail.com, check us on Instagram @highlyenthused. 

Spring is just about here, so we're feeding our plants a special juice, making sure our luggage doesn't go AWOL with some new tech and brining our chicken in pickle juice. What more could you want? For all the links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, subscribe to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Upgrade to a $5 subscription per month for an extra newsletter per month on a theme! This month is all about planning a holiday! Email us highlyenthused@gmail.com, check us on Instagram @highlyenthused.

Be Prepared for Lushness

This week our pasta is neon, our bread is savoury and our citrus is tart and juicy.  We've got a movie that focuses on the messy middle part of growing up, slippery rice noodles, a yoga studio that hums and SoMo's ongoing quest for the perfect pair of undies. Come along for the ride! For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram @highlyenthused, or send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com.

This week our pasta is neon, our bread is savoury and our citrus is tart and juicy.  We've got a movie that focuses on the messy middle part of growing up, slippery rice noodles, a yoga studio that hums and SoMo's ongoing quest for the perfect pair of undies. Come along for the ride! For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, or send us a love note at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>.

Good and Juicy

Hello! Recommendations this week include a bar DEDICATED to the Martini, a grief-studded novel set in Tuscany, an essential inflatable, a newsletter to get you writing and the ultimate it bag for that mid-winter holiday you've hopefully booked. Eat up, sweetpeas. For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram @highlyenthused, or send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com.

Hello! Recommendations this week include a bar DEDICATED to the Martini, a grief-studded novel set in Tuscany, an essential inflatable, a newsletter to get you writing and the ultimate it bag for that mid-winter holiday you've hopefully booked. Eat up, sweetpeas. For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="//www.highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, or become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month to receive a bonus episode on a theme each month! Hit us up on Instagram @<a href="//www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused</a>, or send us a love note at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>.

Tender at the Heart

This week we're not basic and boring, we're functional and beautiful! We've got toddler fatigue, yes, but we also have two delicious, fragrant bowls of noodles, a salty seaweed snack and fish sauce so good you can use it in salad dressings. For non-food content we've got you covered with a television show to make you feel things and one, lovely very nice book.  For all links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Subscribe for just $5 a month to receive a bonus recommendations newsletter each month! Hit us on IG to read some really good listener recs, or email us. Thanks!

This week we're not basic and boring, we're functional and beautiful! We've got toddler fatigue, yes, but we also have two delicious, fragrant bowls of noodles, a salty seaweed snack and fish sauce so good you can use it in salad dressings. For non-food content we've got you covered with a television show to make you feel things and one, lovely very nice book.  For all links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Subscribe for just $5 a month to receive a bonus recommendations newsletter each month! Hit us on IG to read some really good listener recs, or email us. Thanks!

Umami Everything

Martinis are DEAD. There's a new cocktail in town. No but seriously, this week we are eating everything in our fridge, cooking chicken slowly in fragrant broth, watching movies with dad and cleaning things that probably don't need cleaning. Need a new foundation? Tick. How about a tool to elevate your toothbrush situation? Maybe a win that's Not Fancy, Just Good? You need it, we got it. For all links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Subscribe for just $5 a month to receive a bonus recommendations newsletter each month! Hit us on IG to read some really good listener recs, or email us. Thanks!

Martinis are DEAD. There's a new cocktail in town. No but seriously, this week we are eating everything in our fridge, cooking chicken slowly in fragrant broth, watching movies with dad and cleaning things that probably don't need cleaning. Need a new foundation? Tick. How about a tool to elevate your toothbrush situation? Maybe a win that's Not Fancy, Just Good? You need it, we got it.  For all links to everything mentioned in this and every ep, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Subscribe for just $5 a month to receive a bonus recommendations newsletter each month! Hit us on IG to read some really good listener recs, or email us. Thanks!

Bobbing Slowly in Fragrant Broth

It's was a long, weird, mouldy summer but we're finally back for Season 6! We took an extra long break and now we are refreessshhhedd and ready to jump into a season of sensuous and unctuous recommendations. We're planning trips and booking flights and packing boxes and shaking things up. But don't worry! We're not leaving you again for a long time. To whet your appetite this week we've got standing room only bars, Japanese spas, a few fun beauty tips and a noodle dish so quick and delicious you'll be making it tomorrow for lunch. For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Become a paid subscriber for $5 a month to receive an exclusive extra newsletter per month, on a theme! Follow us on Instagram, send us an email, or check our website for more info.

It's was a long, weird, mouldy summer but we're finally back for Season 6! We took an extra long break and now we are refreessshhhedd and ready to jump into a season of sensuous and unctuous recommendations. We're planning trips and booking flights and packing boxes and shaking things up. But don't worry! We're not leaving you again for a long time. To whet your appetite this week we've got standing room only bars, Japanese spas, a few fun beauty tips and a noodle dish so quick and delicious you'll be making it tomorrow for lunch.  For links to everything mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Become a paid subscriber for $5 a month to receive an exclusive extra newsletter per month, on a theme! Follow us on Instagram, send us an email, or check our website for more info.

Welcome, Radical Change!

It's our surprise Season 5 Finale!! This year was a marathon not a sprint, and we decided to give ourselves a bit of a pre-Christmas early mark. To send us off we've got lots of lovely things scattered in amongst an awful lot of **feelings**. Creamy, chewy noodles! Kitchen robots! Oscar Isaac with sizzling chemistry! Potent bottled cocktails with punch! A secret bar that feels like time travel! We'll still be sending newsletters every month for paid subscribers so sign up if you think you're going to miss us! For links to everything mentioned, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, or become a paid subscriber for $5 a month - this will ensure you get a peek at our Christmas Gift Guide, out this week! Shoot us an email at highlyenthused@gmail.com, or follow us over on instagram @highlyenthused.

It's our surprise Season 5 Finale!! This year was a marathon not a sprint, and we decided to give ourselves a bit of a pre-Christmas early mark. To send us off we've got lots of lovely things scattered in amongst an awful lot of **feelings**. Creamy, chewy noodles! Kitchen robots! Oscar Isaac with sizzling chemistry! Potent bottled cocktails with punch! A secret bar that feels like time travel! We'll still be sending newsletters every month for paid subscribers so <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up</a> if you think you're going to miss us! For links to everything mentioned, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, or become a paid subscriber for $5 a month - this will ensure you get a peek at our Christmas Gift Guide, out this week! Shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>, or follow us over on instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused</a>.

A Little Raw & Wobbly

Guys, it's ep 13(!), we are in our longest season of all time, but we're not caving in yet! We have lots to say! Lots about letting onions turn deeply sweet and brown, lots about film, a random cleaning tip you'll probs be impressed by, gifts that feel good, an umami bomb condiment, and a few spatterings about that thing we love to see, the tangles of female friendship in books and on screen.  For links to everything mentioned, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, or become a paid subscriber for $5 a month - this will ensure you get a peek at our Christmas Gift Guide, out in November! Shoot us an email at highlyenthused@gmail.com, or follow us over on instagram @highlyenthused. 

Guys, it's ep 13(!), we are in our longest season of all time, but we're not caving in yet! We have lots to say! Lots about letting onions turn deeply sweet and brown, lots about film, a random cleaning tip you'll probs be impressed by, gifts that feel good, an umami bomb condiment, and a few spatterings about that thing we love to see, the tangles of female friendship in books and on screen.  For links to everything mentioned, sign up to our free Friday newsletter at <a href="//www.highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, or become a paid subscriber for $5 a month - this will ensure you get a peek at our Christmas Gift Guide, out in November! Shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>, or follow us over on instagram @<a href="//www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused</a>.

Can't Everything Feel This Good?

A podcast by two women named Sophie, concerning all the cool things you should consume online and IRL.

I love this short, sharp and funny podcast. I’ve picked up so many new foods, random products, books and culture recommendations.

So much fun, so many recommends

Highly Enthused

Hello! This week we're recommending a LOT of good TV (it is winter, after all), eating fragrant rice porridge and discussing our futures with astrologists for a small fortune over Skype. SoRo has a chilli paste recommendation which will blow your metallic socks off, while SoMo is here to add glitter to your eyelids and interest to your mid-week meals. Huzzah! Sign up to our newsletter for a full run-down and all our archived lists, at highlyenthused.substack.com EAT SR  Fancy Broccolini Sandwich (inspired by Brickfields) - roast some broccolini with this amazing Muraca spicy hot cream peppers from Harris Farm, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix some more chilli into some mayo, add scamorza cheese over the top, add a cheat’s salsa verde (parsley, vinegar, capers), add lettuce, melt in a panini press.   SM  Rice Porridge with Chicken and Lemongrass, Corinne Trang via The Wednesday Chef (SM also adds ginger)  WATCH SR  Fleabag, Season 2, Amazon Prime Video (watch season 1 on YouTube)  SM  The Society, Netflix  BUY SR  One Year Ahead Astrology Reading, Dru Ish Astrology  SM  Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub, Mecca  Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Kitten Karma + Diamond Dust, Mecca  THE FAST FIVE SR  Small Salad Spinner, Zyliss  LOST iN City Guides, LOST iN Freeze Your Parmesan Rinds! Harris Farm sells them if you have to buy them (no online link) NYT Cooking, iTunes Metallic Lurex Socks, COS (in store only)  SM  Easy, Netflix (specifically, Episode 5, Season 3 for all the feels) Diana Transparent Bag, Counteract Shop Ask a Manager Blog, Alison Green Add a shot of matcha to your lemonade (as drunk at The Teahouse, Santa Fe) @everynightoftheweek, Instagram

Hello! This week we're recommending a LOT of good TV (it is winter, after all), eating fragrant rice porridge and discussing our futures with astrologists for a small fortune over Skype. SoRo has a chilli paste recommendation which will blow your metallic socks off, while SoMo is here to add glitter to your eyelids and interest to your mid-week meals. Huzzah! Sign up to our newsletter for a full run-down and all our archived lists, at <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a> EAT SR <ul> <li>Fancy Broccolini Sandwich (inspired by <a href="https://www.brickfields.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brickfields</a>) - roast some broccolini with this amazing <a href="https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/products/muraca-spicy-hot-cream-peppers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muraca spicy hot cream peppers from Harris Farm</a>, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix some more chilli into some mayo, add scamorza cheese over the top, add a cheat’s salsa verde (parsley, vinegar, capers), add lettuce, melt in a panini press. </li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>Rice Porridge with Chicken and Lemongrass, Corinne Trang via <a href="https://www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2010/05/corinne-trangs-rice-porridge-with-chicken-and-lemon-grass-cha-xa-ga.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wednesday Chef</a> (SM also adds ginger)</li> </ul> WATCH SR <ul> <li>Fleabag, Season 2, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fleabag-Season-2/dp/B07QGKM68X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Prime Video</a> (watch season 1 on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFkeKiksBRmVLExu-0K0tWX_Dkn6X7_G6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>)</li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>The Society, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80197989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a></li> </ul> BUY SR <ul> <li>One Year Ahead Astrology Reading, <a href="https://druish.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dru Ish Astrology</a></li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub, <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/frank-body/original-coffee-scrub/V-025591.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca</a> </li> <li>Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Kitten Karma + Diamond Dust, <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/stila/magnificent-metals-glitter-glow-liquid-eye-shadow/V-026663.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca</a></li> </ul> THE FAST FIVE SR <ul> <li>Small Salad Spinner, <a href="https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Zyliss-Easy-Spin-Small-Salad-Spinner-White" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zyliss</a> </li> <li>LOST iN City Guides, <a href="https://lostin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LOST iN</a></li> <li>Freeze Your Parmesan Rinds! Harris Farm sells them if you have to buy them (no online link)</li> <li>NYT Cooking, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/nyt-cooking/id911422904" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> <li>Metallic Lurex Socks, <a href="https://www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/women/accessories/socks-and-tights/product.metallic-socks-grey.0292983027.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COS</a> (in store only)</li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>Easy, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80095699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a> (specifically, Episode 5, Season 3 for all the feels)</li> <li>Diana Transparent Bag, <a href="https://counteractshop.com/products/diana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counteract Shop</a></li> <li>Ask a Manager Blog, <a href="https://www.askamanager.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Green</a></li> <li>Add a shot of matcha to your lemonade (as drunk at <a href="https://teahousesantafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Teahouse, Santa Fe</a>)</li> <li>@everynightoftheweek, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everynightoftheweek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>

Astrology Therapy, Unparalleled Sparkle and Matcha in Your Lemonade

Elizabeth Hewson-Chapman

This week we're leaning in to the pure joy of pasta with Elizabeth Hewson-Chapman - author, restaurant marketing whiz and instigator of the fast-growing #saturdaynightpasta movement. She's fresh off the plane from Rome, in fact, where she spent a week immersed in the stuff. Lizzie talks us through treating pasta-making as a form of self care, her favourite pasta restaurants and all her little tricks to making dough from scratch.  Full list of Lizzie's recommendations below!  Follow the conversation on Instagram @highlyenthused, email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com and sign up to our weekly newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com for Lizzie’s favourite pasta recipes and MORE MORE MORE.  EAT:  Italian Pork Sausages, Romeo’s Fine Food OTTO Ristorante, Woolloomooloo Sagra Restaurant, Darlinghurst Tipo 00, Melbourne Templo Restaurant, Hobart  DO:  Pasta School in Rome, Grano &amp; Farina  READ:   Geometry of Pasta, Jacob Kenedy and Caz Hildebrand, Booktopia Encyclopaedia of Pasta, Oretta Zanini De Vita, Booktopia  BUY  Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine, Victoria’s Basement Dough Scraper, Kitchen Warehouse Fluted Pasta/Pastry Cutter, Williams Sonoma  WATCH  Pasta Grannies, YouTube (orecchiette, and agnolotti dal plin)  THE FAST FIVE  Caputo “00” Flour, Harris Farm Use farm-fresh eggs. Try the Gunning Bum Nuts from Harris Farm, or seek our your local farmers’ market.  Use a spray bottle of water to moisten your dough evenly, rather than wet hands.  Use tongs to bring your pasta straight out of your cooking water directly into your pan of sauce, to perfectly emulsify (don’t forget to add a knob of butter to make it all glossy) Roald Dahl on being an enthusiast.

This week we're leaning in to the pure joy of pasta with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethhewson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Hewson-Chapman</a> - author, restaurant marketing whiz and instigator of the fast-growing #saturdaynightpasta movement. She's fresh off the plane from Rome, in fact, where she spent a week immersed in the stuff. Lizzie talks us through treating pasta-making as a form of self care, her favourite pasta restaurants and all her little tricks to making dough from scratch.  Full list of Lizzie's recommendations below!  Follow the conversation on Instagram @highlyenthused, email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com and sign up to our weekly newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a> for Lizzie’s favourite pasta recipes and MORE MORE MORE.  EAT: <ul> <li>Italian Pork Sausages, <a href="https://romeosfinefood.com.au/products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Romeo’s Fine Food</a></li> <li>OTTO Ristorante, <a href="https://ottoristorante.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolloomooloo</a></li> <li>Sagra Restaurant, <a href="http://www.sagrarestaurant.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darlinghurst</a></li> <li>Tipo 00, <a href="https://www.tipo00.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melbourne</a></li> <li>Templo Restaurant, <a href="https://templo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hobart</a></li> </ul> DO: <ul> <li>Pasta School in Rome, <a href="https://www.grano-farina.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grano &amp; Farina</a></li> </ul> READ:  <ul> <li>Geometry of Pasta, Jacob Kenedy and Caz Hildebrand, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-geometry-of-pasta-caz-hildebrand/prod9781594744952.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgerakM-E4wIVhZCPCh0FFALyEAQYASABEgItx_D_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></li> <li>Encyclopaedia of Pasta, Oretta Zanini De Vita, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/encyclopedia-of-pasta-oretta-zanini-de-vita/prod9780520322752.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></li> </ul> BUY <ul> <li>Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine, <a href="https://www.victoriasbasement.com.au/Product/Details/75232/marcato-atlas-150-colour-pasta-machine-red-made-in-italy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victoria’s Basement</a></li> <li>Dough Scraper, <a href="https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Chef-Inox-Dough-Scraper-Stainless-Steel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Warehouse</a></li> <li>Fluted Pasta/Pastry Cutter, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com.au/williams-sonoma-fluted-pastry-cutter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Williams Sonoma</a></li> </ul> WATCH <ul> <li>Pasta Grannies, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pastagrannies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Uz0z9_oOA&amp;t=146s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">orecchiette</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC3KkdqqvDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agnolotti dal plin</a>)</li> </ul> THE FAST FIVE <ul> <li>Caputo “00” Flour, <a href="https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/products/caputo-flour-pizza-cuoco-chef-red-1kg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harris Farm</a></li> <li>Use farm-fresh eggs. Try the Gunning Bum Nuts from <a href="https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/products/gunning-bum-nuts-eggs-free-range" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harris Farm</a>, or seek our your local farmers’ market. </li> <li>Use a spray bottle of water to moisten your dough evenly, rather than wet hands. </li> <li>Use tongs to bring your pasta straight out of your cooking water directly into your pan of sauce, to perfectly emulsify (don’t forget to add a knob of butter to make it all glossy)</li> <li>Roald Dahl on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/331271-i-began-to-realize-how-important-it-was-to-be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">being an enthusiast</a>.</li></ul>

The Guest List: Saturday Night Pasta with Elizabeth Hewson-Chapman

What happens when you drift away from your gang? Or what if your gang drifts from you? Both your hosts are feeling a bit out of sorts this week. But we're cheered, as always, by insanely tasty spicy noodles, terrifying podcasts, a print that Sophie R describes as "Diane Keaton Does a Lot of Acid", buttery foreign pastries and weird Scottish kitchen tools. One of us also dives back into the art of journaling, because why not go FULL teenager? For a list of all the links mentioned in this episode (and every episode), subscribe to our weekly newsletter - sent on Friday mornings - at highlyenthused.substack.com, and follow the conversation on Instagram @highlyenthused. 

What happens when you drift away from your gang? Or what if your gang drifts from you? Both your hosts are feeling a bit out of sorts this week. But we're cheered, as always, by insanely tasty spicy noodles, terrifying podcasts, a print that Sophie R describes as "Diane Keaton Does a Lot of Acid", buttery foreign pastries and weird Scottish kitchen tools. One of us also dives back into the art of journaling, because why not go FULL teenager? For a list of all the links mentioned in this episode (and every episode), subscribe to our weekly newsletter - sent on Friday mornings - at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, and follow the conversation on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>.

Identity Crises, Surviving a Plane Crash & Buttery Kimchi Noodles

This week we're talking about one of our favourite ways to spend our money - things to put on your face! McComas likes a new face every day, whereas Roberts is all about hydration on a cellular level. As always, you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com. You can sign up for our newsletter with all our recommendations here. Skincare Recommendations  Sophie Roberts recommends:   Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator: I am Natural Store  COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: Nudie Glow  Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster: Priceline  Living Libations Rose Glow Serum: Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary  Camellia Nut Oil: Australian Wholesale Oils  The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil: Deciem   Sophie McComas recommends:   Aesop Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Mask: Aesop  Bioderma Micellar Water: Priceline  Organic Cotton Face Cloths: Kora Organics  Sunday Riley Good Genes &amp; Luna Sleeping Night Oil Duo: Mecca Mecca To Save Face Sunscreen SPF 50: Mecca   Odacite Immediate Skin Perfecting Beauty Masque: Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary

This week we're talking about one of our favourite ways to spend our money - things to put on your face! McComas likes a new face every day, whereas Roberts is all about hydration on a cellular level. As always, you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com. You can sign up for our newsletter with all our recommendations <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Skincare Recommendations  Sophie Roberts recommends:  <ul> <li>Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator: <a href="https://www.iamnaturalstore.com.au/products/hydrating-accelerator-josh-rosebrook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I am Natural Store</a> </li> <li>COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: <a href="https://nudieglow.com/products/cosrx-advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nudie Glow</a> </li> <li>Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster: <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/indeed-laboratories-hydraluron-30-ml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz_mQsOGa4gIVWBaPCh0UmgGLEAQYASABEgJTjfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priceline</a> </li> <li>Living Libations Rose Glow Serum: <a href="https://www.lunanaturopath.com/complexion/rose-glow-serum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary</a> </li> <li>Camellia Nut Oil: <a href="https://www.awo.com.au/camellia-oil-refined-certified-organic-aco-12456/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Wholesale Oils</a> </li> <li>The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil: <a href="https://chemistrybrand.com/product/retin-oil?ccm=6afb414ca0a748bd85ed7ead6c4e6729f133993f2fd49d2697d9aa1f3700dc05f70102cb1d00da802a8fe86a4f7a904b2cc58b019d79610ab89b7e00b33f328bc753a4096d6833cfdfd104393f7b6d2ec837a471762671ee9ea9a227ce86ab89aad3cb1817cd1ab847200282a99a93e314f4ff4d095b8d72df96621f88ea8bdc11b696f5397dfda5c71ec8588e98a028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deciem</a> </li> </ul> Sophie McComas recommends:  <ul> <li>Aesop Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Mask: <a href="https://www.aesop.com/au/p/skin/treat-masque/blue-chamomile-facial-hydrating-masque/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aesop </a></li> <li>Bioderma Micellar Water: <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/bioderma-sensibio-h2o-micelle-solution-500-ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priceline </a></li> <li>Organic Cotton Face Cloths: <a href="https://koraorganics.com/products/cleansing-cloth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kora Organics</a> </li> <li>Sunday Riley Good Genes &amp; Luna Sleeping Night Oil Duo: <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/sunday-riley/the-power-couple/I-023360.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv46LgeGN4gIVBCUrCh0VagTxEAQYAiABEgIqwvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca</a></li> <li>Mecca To Save Face Sunscreen SPF 50: <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/mecca-cosmetica/to-save-face-superscreen-spf-50-/V-020875.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca  </a></li> <li>Odacite Immediate Skin Perfecting Beauty Masque: <a href="https://www.lunanaturopath.com/complexion/synergie4-immediate-skin-perfecting-beauty-masque" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary</a></li></ul>

Snack-Sized Ep: Skincare Special!

It's the last snack-sized episode of Season 1! We're sad about that, but we're excited about books.  McComas leans into her love of memoir (seriously, apparently it's all she reads) while SoRo tries to convince you that a book about the end of the world can be 'uplifting'. For a list of all the books mentioned in this episode - and a whole bonus list of our second favourites - subscribe to our weekly newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com, and come yell at us about Jane Austen on Instagram @highlyenthused. 

It's the last snack-sized episode of Season 1! We're sad about that, but we're excited about books.  McComas leans into her love of memoir (seriously, apparently it's all she reads) while SoRo tries to convince you that a book about the end of the world can be 'uplifting'. For a list of all the books mentioned in this episode - and a whole bonus list of our second favourites - subscribe to our weekly newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>, and come yell at us about Jane Austen on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>.

Snack-Sized Ep: Books!

SoRo is back from her travels! And she's pretending to be ok with that! SoMo probably still has New Mexican Mezcal in her blood. To keep that holiday spirit rolling we take you through our top recommendations from our respective trips to the conveniently alliterative Sicily &amp; Santa Fe.  From granita and wine that tastes like peaches to trippy "interactive installation art" and the best margarita in the South West - this episode covers a lot of ground. And look we tried to keep it short but we failed miserably. As we mention FREQUENTLY this week, you can now only find all the details of our recommendations in our newsletter, which you can sign up for at  highlyenthused.substack.com. Come chat to us on instagram @highlyenthused.  Until next week - ciao regazzi!

SoRo is back from her travels! And she's pretending to be ok with that! SoMo probably still has New Mexican Mezcal in her blood. To keep that holiday spirit rolling we take you through our top recommendations from our respective trips to the conveniently alliterative Sicily &amp; Santa Fe. From granita and wine that tastes like peaches to trippy "interactive installation art" and the best margarita in the South West - this episode covers a lot of ground. And look we tried to keep it short but we failed miserably. As we mention FREQUENTLY this week, you can now only find all the details of our recommendations in our newsletter, which you can sign up for at  <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Come chat to us on instagram @highlyenthused.  Until next week - ciao regazzi!

Sicily & Santa Fe Travel Spectacular!

We’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So much so that we went slightly off-rails during our break. We got tattoos on a whim, we experimented with alternative period tools, we ate a lot of carbs. We’re here to tell you all about it.   Sign up to our Friday newsletter for all the links to everything mentioned in this episode, plus Sophie M’s Google Map for the best of Seoul.   This episode of Highly Enthused is supported by Australia's original natural wine retailer, drnks.com. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order.  Join the conversation on Instagram @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com

We’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So much so that we went slightly off-rails during our break. We got tattoos on a whim, we experimented with alternative period tools, we ate a lot of carbs. We’re here to tell you all about it.  Sign up to our <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday newsletter</a> for all the links to everything mentioned in this episode, plus Sophie M’s Google Map for the best of Seoul.  This episode of Highly Enthused is supported by Australia's original natural wine retailer, <a href="www.drnks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drnks.com</a>. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order.  Join the conversation on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>

Menstrual Cup Disasters, Spontaneous Tattoos and Better Conversations

Chai Kombucha

The final episode of Highly Enthused, Season 1, is here. No need to be sad though, because it's jam packed with good stuff, from slow-roasted eggplants with lamb and tamarind, to quick and fast soupy beans,  high-end kombucha, Sicilian-themed blush and recommendations to use less plastic, travel better and down your screen time.  For a list of all items mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com!  We're taking August off to take a break and get even more enthused, we'll see you and your ears in September. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram.

The final episode of Highly Enthused, Season 1, is here. No need to be sad though, because it's jam packed with good stuff, from slow-roasted eggplants with lamb and tamarind, to quick and fast soupy beans,  high-end kombucha, Sicilian-themed blush and recommendations to use less plastic, travel better and down your screen time.  For a list of all items mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>!  We're taking August off to take a break and get even more enthused, we'll see you and your ears in September. In the meantime, follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

Chai Kombucha, Ecstatic Pop and Really Incredible Films (For Free!)

See, dear listeners? Ask and you shall receive! This snack-sized episode is thanks to a suggestion via our Instagram account. Condiments! What a good one. Obviously we had to bring in a professional, and who better than Cam Stephens, founder of cool condiment network Condimental. Cam curates seasonal boxes full of extremely unique and hard-to-find small-batch pickles, ferments, hot sauces and toasted-sandwich stuffers.  Cam has kindly set up a nifty code for FREE SHIPPING on his boxes, just for us! Add the code ENTHUSED at check-out and you’ll be stocked up in a jiffy. Remember, sign up to our newsletter for all the deets on each ep delivered to your inbox each Friday: highlyenthused.substack.com Without further ado: EVERYDAY CONDIMENT BASICS YOU CAN FIND IN THE SUPERMARKET  Kewpie Mayonnaise  Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce. (Ticks all the boxes) Chinkiang Black Vinegar. Dumpling Fuel. (turbo version of Worcestershire) Carwari Cold Pressed Toasted Sesame Oil Tabasco Chipotle Sauce (on eggs or oysters)  SR Recommends: Masterfoods Corn Relish SM Recommends: Ottogi Gochujang (Korean chilli paste, I like to use it in this Bon Appetit recipe) FANCIER STUFF YOU’LL PROBS FIND IN YOUR CONDIMENTAL BOX  Rough Rice Borlotti Bean and Rosemary Miso (look out for this in an upcoming Condimental box!) Fleetwood Macchiato’s Watermelon Pickle (available at the cafe or through Condimental) Church Farm General Store’s Billinudgel Brown Sauce Red Cabbage Arame Kraut by Holly Davis (make it using this recipe!) Habanero Hot Sauce by The Fermentalists (available via Condimental)  Music by Oly Marlan.  Click here for the dulcet pop tunes of Cam’s band, Baby Beef.

See, dear listeners? Ask and you shall receive! This snack-sized episode is thanks to a suggestion via our <a href="http://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>. Condiments! What a good one. Obviously we had to bring in a professional, and who better than Cam Stephens, founder of cool condiment network <a href="https://www.condimental.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Condimental</a>. Cam curates seasonal boxes full of extremely unique and hard-to-find small-batch pickles, ferments, hot sauces and toasted-sandwich stuffers.  Cam has kindly set up a nifty code for FREE SHIPPING on his boxes, just for us! Add the code ENTHUSED at check-out and you’ll be stocked up in a jiffy. Remember, sign up to our newsletter for all the deets on each ep delivered to your inbox each Friday: <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a> Without further ado: EVERYDAY CONDIMENT BASICS YOU CAN FIND IN THE SUPERMARKET <ul> <li><a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/250311/kewpie-japanese-mayonnaise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kewpie Mayonnaise</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/377119/?istCompanyId=909b5da6-e33c-4de8-a6e2-0861c4cbcd86&amp;istFeedId=c54e05d9-bacb-45a1-aa5a-c48531ceab7d&amp;istItemId=wrwalwimi&amp;istBid=t&amp;cmpid=smsm:ds:GOOGLE:Woolies_SmartShopping_Food%26Beverages:PRODUCT_GROUP&amp;ds_rl=1260749&amp;gclid=CNLEt5P72OICFdczKwod85wIYg&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce</a>. (Ticks all the boxes)</li> <li><a href="https://shop.coles.com.au/a/a-national/product/hengshun-vinegar-chinkiang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinkiang Black Vinegar</a>. Dumpling Fuel. (turbo version of Worcestershire)</li> <li><a href="https://www.goodness.com.au/carwari-organic-black-sesame-oil-toasted-250ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carwari Cold Pressed Toasted Sesame Oil</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/474369/tabasco-chipotle-sauce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tabasco Chipotle</a> Sauce (on eggs or oysters)</li> </ul> SR Recommends: <a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/298978/masterfoods-classic-corn-relish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masterfoods Corn Relish</a> SM Recommends: <a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/682523/?istCompanyId=909b5da6-e33c-4de8-a6e2-0861c4cbcd86&amp;istFeedId=c54e05d9-bacb-45a1-aa5a-c48531ceab7d&amp;istItemId=wrimraiqt&amp;istBid=t&amp;cmpid=smsm:ds:GOOGLE:Woolies_SmartShopping_Food%26Beverages:PRODUCT_GROUP&amp;ds_rl=1260749&amp;gclid=CKnCn7b92OICFUuOjwodnO8F1g&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ottogi Gochujang </a>(Korean chilli paste, I like to use it in <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/story/rent-week-crunchy-veggies-white-rice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Bon Appetit recipe</a>) FANCIER STUFF YOU’LL PROBS FIND IN YOUR CONDIMENTAL BOX <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/roughrice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rough Rice</a> Borlotti Bean and Rosemary Miso (look out for this in an upcoming Condimental box!)</li> <li><a href="https://www.fleetwoodmacchiato.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fleetwood Macchiato</a>’s Watermelon Pickle (available at the cafe or through Condimental)</li> <li>Church Farm General Store’s <a href="https://www.churchfarmgeneralstore.com/product-page/billinudgel-brown-sauce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billinudgel Brown Sauce</a></li> <li>Red Cabbage Arame Kraut by <a href="https://www.murdochbooks.com.au/browse/books/healthy-cooking/Ferment-Holly-Davis-9781743368671" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Davis</a> (make it using <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/red-cabbage-arame-and-ginger-kraut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this recipe!</a>)</li> <li>Habanero Hot Sauce by <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thefermentalists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fermentalists</a> (available via Condimental)</li> </ul> Music by Oly Marlan.  C<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/21cln1bR4BghpfHZ5eeMKT?si=NniwsVt7QGiKtUA4ZJu9hw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lick here</a> for the dulcet pop tunes of Cam’s band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/21cln1bR4BghpfHZ5eeMKT?si=NniwsVt7QGiKtUA4ZJu9hw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Beef</a>.

Snack-Sized Ep: 10 Delicious Condiments With Condimental!

It’s a Highly Enthused guide to the perfect weekend in Sydney! Whether you live here, you’re visiting, or you know someone who will be, we’ve got you covered with all the pastries, breweries, dog spotting locations, swims and pasta bars your heart could desire. Sign up to our Friday newsletter for the written run down of everything mentioned in this episode, plus the full list of our other Sydney recommendations from Season One. As always you’ll find a few other treats in there too.  This episode of Highly Enthused is supported by Australia's original natural wine retailer, drnks.com. This week, we're all about their Fresh Pack of vino for spring. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order.   You can join the conversation on Instagram @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com

It’s a Highly Enthused guide to the perfect weekend in Sydney! Whether you live here, you’re visiting, or you know someone who will be, we’ve got you covered with all the pastries, breweries, dog spotting locations, swims and pasta bars your heart could desire. Sign up to our <a href="http://www.highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday newsletter</a> for the written run down of everything mentioned in this episode, plus the full list of our other Sydney recommendations from Season One. As always you’ll find a few other treats in there too.  This episode of Highly Enthused is supported by Australia's original natural wine retailer, <a href="www.drnks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drnks.com</a>. This week, we're all about their <a href="https://www.drnks.com/collections/packs/products/fresh-pack-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fresh Pack of vino for spring</a>. Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order.   You can join the conversation on Instagram @<a href="www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>

A Highly Enthused Guide to Sydney!

This week we're debating whether the fiddle leaf fig tree trend is over (it is), where to find the best crumpets (in Syd + Melb), cliches in marriage and relationships (it happens) and what to watch when you're hungover on the couch (we have two choices).   EAT SR:   Crumpets with whipped ricotta and rooftop honey, Cumulus Inc (Melb) Dr Marty’s Crumpets, Melb Crumpets by Merna, Syd  SM:  Butter and Cinnamon Waffle, Cornersmith Breville The Crisp Control Waffle Maker, Myer (I like this ridiculously easy recipe for basic waffles)  READ SR:  Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, Booktopia  SM  The Course of Love by Alain de Botton, Booktopia  BUY SR  Net Baggu bag in Marigold, Baggu  Another, cheaper, and very fun option here.  SM  Umbrella plant! Also known as Schefflera. (Apartment Therapy says they’re under-appreciated and they’re right) Dragon Tree (also known as Dracaena Marginata. Also LOL they do sell these at Ikea my bad.) I buy all my plants in Sydney from My Plants and Garden Centre in Darlinghurst.   THE FAST FIVE SR  Bartender’s Citrus Squeezer, Barware Kitchen &amp; Co. by French &amp; Grace, World of Books Tiny Wiggle Stud, Pip Stent Nick Cave on Grief, The Red Hand Files The Last Days of Disco, YouTube  SM  P.Franco Posters, Tegan Hendel The Gimlet Cocktail (Combine 60ml gin, 30ml fresh lime juice, 15ml sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice, shake hard and strain) Mystic Pizza, Stan Spicy Kimchi Soup (Kimchi Jjigae), Sang by Mabasa (Syd) BYREDO Flowerhead Roll-on Perfume Oil, Mecca 

This week we're debating whether the fiddle leaf fig tree trend is over (it is), where to find the best crumpets (in Syd + Melb), cliches in marriage and relationships (it happens) and what to watch when you're hungover on the couch (we have two choices).   EAT SR: <ul> <li>Crumpets with whipped ricotta and rooftop honey, <a href="https://cumulusinc.com.au/menu/breakfast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cumulus Inc</a> (Melb)</li> <li><a href="http://drmartyscrumpets.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Marty’s Crumpets</a>, Melb</li> <li><a href="https://crumpetsbymerna.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crumpets by Merna</a>, Syd</li> </ul> SM: <ul> <li>Butter and Cinnamon Waffle, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BybEFCRgnau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornersmith</a></li> <li>Breville The Crisp Control Waffle Maker, <a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/bwm250-the-crisp-control-waffle-maker-228341890?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gclid=CKfXyfjd3eICFZczKwodDRMJgQ&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myer</a> (I like <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22180/waffles-i/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this ridiculously easy recipe</a> for basic waffles)</li> </ul> READ SR: <ul> <li>Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/trust-exercise-susan-choi/prod9781788161671.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>The Course of Love by Alain de Botton, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-course-of-love-alain-de-botton/prod9780241962138.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></li> </ul> BUY SR <ul> <li>Net Baggu bag in Marigold, <a href="https://baggu.com/collections/net-baggu/products/net-baggu-marigold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baggu</a> </li> <li>Another, cheaper, and <a href="https://baggu.com/collections/reusable-bags/products/standard-baggu-thank-you-poppy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">very fun option here.</a></li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>Umbrella plant! Also known as Schefflera. (<a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/umbrella-plants-our-best-tips-for-growing-and-care-240514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy</a> says they’re under-appreciated and they’re right)</li> <li>Dragon Tree (also known as Dracaena Marginata. Also LOL they do sell these at <a href="https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/50349861/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ikea</a> my bad.)</li> <li>I buy all my plants in Sydney from <a href="https://www.timeout.com/sydney/shopping/my-plants-and-garden-centre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Plants and Garden Centre</a> in Darlinghurst. </li> </ul> THE FAST FIVE SR <ul> <li>Bartender’s Citrus Squeezer, <a href="https://www.barware.com.au/p/citrus-squeezer-lemon-yellow/3648" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barware</a></li> <li>Kitchen &amp; Co. by French &amp; Grace, <a href="https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-au/books/rosie-french/kitchen-co/GOR006252823?gclid=CMj0oKvf3eICFZg1KwodBNsONQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World of Books</a></li> <li>Tiny Wiggle Stud, <a href="http://www.pipstent.com/shop/tiny-wiggle-earring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pip Stent</a></li> <li>Nick Cave on Grief, <a href="https://www.theredhandfiles.com/how-is-susie-doing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Red Hand Files</a></li> <li>The Last Days of Disco, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC7WSB8WDrA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> </ul> SM <ul> <li>P.Franco Posters, <a href="https://www.teganellahendel.com/pfranco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tegan Hendel</a></li> <li><a href="https://stevethebartender.com.au/gimlet-cocktail-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gimlet Cocktail </a>(Combine 60ml <a href="https://archierose.com.au/shop/product/signature-dry-gin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gin</a>, 30ml fresh lime juice, 15ml sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice, shake hard and strain)</li> <li>Mystic Pizza, <a href="https://www.stan.com.au/watch/mystic-pizza-1988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stan</a></li> <li>Spicy Kimchi Soup (Kimchi Jjigae), <a href="https://www.sangbymabasa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sang by Mabasa</a> (Syd)</li> <li>BYREDO Flowerhead Roll-on Perfume Oil, <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/byredo/flowerhead-roll-on-perfume-oil/I-032178.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca</a> </li></ul>

Chic House Plants, Wiggle Studs and Fluffy Breakfast Carbs

This week we talk ladies-only watering holes in Sydney AND London, SoMo tries to perfect her Italian amaro pronunciation (and nails it, I may add), SoRo has a very effective hack for trawling through Etsy for earrings and we bond over buttery pie dough and one of the milestones of becoming an adult. Oh, and you're gonna need this specific Korean lip tint! So smooth!Thanks to our supporters at DRNKS.com! Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order, you natural wine addicts, you.Sign up to our Friday newsletter for all the links to everything mentioned in this ep, and more! Come chat on Instagram @highlyenthused or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com

This week we talk ladies-only watering holes in Sydney AND London, SoMo tries to perfect her Italian amaro pronunciation (and nails it, I may add), SoRo has a very effective hack for trawling through Etsy for earrings and we bond over buttery pie dough and one of the milestones of becoming an adult. Oh, and you're gonna need this specific Korean lip tint! So smooth! Thanks to our supporters at <a href="http://DRNKS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DRNKS.com</a>! Enter the code HIGHLYENTHUSED at check-out for 10% off your order, you natural wine addicts, you. Sign up to our Friday newsletter for all the links to everything mentioned in this ep, and more! Come chat on Instagram @highlyenthused or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com

Ladies-Only Swimming, Perfect Dough & Korean Lip Trends

Elle McClure

This week Highly Enthused hosts our first Guest List! Elle McClure - Culture Director for ELLE and Harper's BAZAAR - drops in to share the things she's currently enthused about and teach us how a professional finds the things she wants to recommend. As always you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get all our recommendations in your inbox here! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.   Full list of Elle's recommendations below!  DRINK  Amaro Montenegro: Dan Murphy's The Bitter Orange: The Adelaide Hills Distillery  READ  The Farm by Joanne Ramos: Booktopia  WATCH  Russian Doll: Netflix  BUY  Vintage homewares from Sun Folk Vintage homewares from Details Store   THE FAST FIVE  SOS Sense of Self Bathhouse Natural Reader App: iTunes Courtney Barnett Playlist on Spotify Where Should We Begin by Esther Perel The Radical Act of Embracing Your Own Mediocrity by Meghan Nesmith for Man Repeller

This week Highly Enthused hosts our first Guest List! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellemcclure/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elle McClure</a> - Culture Director for ELLE and Harper's BAZAAR - drops in to share the things she's currently enthused about and teach us how a professional finds the things she wants to recommend. As always you can find us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get all our recommendations <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in your inbox here</a>! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.   Full list of Elle's recommendations below!  DRINK <ul> <li>Amaro Montenegro: <a href="https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_720608/amaro-montenegro-italiano-700ml?istCompanyId=72e03290-5965-42f7-8bb8-9cb18ec759c2&amp;istFeedId=e92648bd-755e-4831-b8d0-df9c06b0776f&amp;istItemId=xqlaqaqwp&amp;istBid=tztx&amp;e_cid=ps:ds:GOOGLE:Veuve+Cliquot&amp;ds_keywords=ds_kw:PRODUCT_GROUP&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIur6E8IC-4gIViSQrCh2SzgqxEAQYAyABEgJUwfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Murphy's</a></li> <li>The Bitter Orange: <a href="https://www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au/shop/bitter-orange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Adelaide Hills Distillery</a></li> </ul> READ <ul> <li>The Farm by Joanne Ramos: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-farm-joanne-ramos/prod9781526605252.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></li> </ul> WATCH <ul> <li>Russian Doll: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80211627" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a></li> </ul> BUY <ul> <li>Vintage homewares from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunfolkshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sun Folk</a></li> <li>Vintage homewares from <a href="https://www.thedetailsstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Details Store</a> </li> </ul> THE FAST FIVE <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sos-senseofself.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SOS Sense of Self Bathhouse</a></li> <li>Natural Reader App: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id598798210?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> <li>Courtney Barnett Playlist on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/courtneybarnettmusic/playlist/1ytdcjV4LsczEx4DEVd8bB?si=TacIUzGvSUuC0OsjE59-iw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li>Where Should We Begin by <a href="https://www.estherperel.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esther Perel</a></li> <li>The Radical Act of Embracing Your Own Mediocrity by <a href="https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/04/joy-of-hobbies-and-doing-a-mediocre-job.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meghan Nesmith for Man Repeller</a></li></ul>

The Guest List with Elle McClure

This week McComas talks us through how to cook the "fish equivalent of a pork shoulder" (over coals if you're fancy, in the oven if you're not), Roberts reminisces over her trip to Adelaide and we try to figure out what to give friends who are grieving.  As always you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get all our recommendations in your inbox here, including the saffron spaghetti recipe from this ep! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.   Full list of our recommendations below!  EAT  Sophie Roberts Recommends   The Tea Sandwich at Africola, Adelaide  Sophie McComas Recommends   Cooking Fish Collars from Faros Brothers in Marrickville, Sydney (or your local fishmonger). Here's a good recipe!  READ  Sophie Roberts Recommends   The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark: Booktopia   Sophie McComas Recommends   The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper: Booktopia   BUY  Sophie Roberts Recommends  Incense Burner: Subtle Bodies   Instagram Vintage sellers: @luciazolea @waywardcollection @subrinaheyinkvintage   Sophie McComas Recommends   Moleskin Notebooks: Milligram   FAST FIVE  Sophie Roberts Recommends:   Smitten Kitchen's Pasta e Ceci recipe  Cuca Anchovies  Obnoxious, highlighter colour clothing like this coat from Zara  Moonshine Viognier by The Other Right   The Bold Type on Stan   Sophie McComas Recommends:   White Converse High Tops  Alice Waters on How I Built This  Shichimi Togarashi  @nottildaswinton  The OA Part 2 on Netflix

This week McComas talks us through how to cook the "fish equivalent of a pork shoulder" (over coals if you're fancy, in the oven if you're not), Roberts reminisces over her trip to Adelaide and we try to figure out what to give friends who are grieving.  As always you can find us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get all our recommendations <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in your inbox here</a>, including the saffron spaghetti recipe from this ep! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.   Full list of our recommendations below!  EAT  Sophie Roberts Recommends  <ul> <li>The Tea Sandwich at <a href="https://www.africola.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Africola</a>, Adelaide</li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends  <ul> <li>Cooking Fish Collars from <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Faros+Bros+Seafoods/@-33.9134176,151.1646195,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc71cd331456ef956?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7zNvbwa3iAhVB_J4KHclyASkQ_BIwCnoECA8QCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faros Brothers in Marrickville, Sydney</a> (or your local fishmonger). <a href="https://www.bite.co.nz/recipe/13012/Grilled-fish-collar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here's a good recipe!</a></li> </ul> READ  Sophie Roberts Recommends  <ul> <li>The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-driver-s-seat-muriel-spark/prod9780811223010.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> </li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends  <ul> <li>The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-arsonist-chloe-hooper/prod9780670078189.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> </li> </ul> BUY  Sophie Roberts Recommends  Incense Burner: Subtle Bodies  <ul> <li>Instagram Vintage sellers: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luciazolea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@luciazolea</a> @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/waywardcollection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">waywardcollection</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/subrinaheyinkvintage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@subrinaheyinkvintage </a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends  <ul> <li><a href="https://milligram.com/moleskine-volant-set-of-2-large-plain-geranium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskin Notebooks: Milligram </a></li> </ul> FAST FIVE  Sophie Roberts Recommends:  <ul> <li><a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/quick-pasta-and-chickpeas-pasta-e-ceci/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen's Pasta e Ceci recipe </a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.alimentaria.com.au/products/cuca-anchovy-fillets-in-oil-1?variant=1537831895052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuca Anchovies </a></li> <li>Obnoxious, highlighter colour clothing like <a href="https://www.zara.com/au/en/neon-masculine-coat-p07522043.html?v1=8948153&amp;v2=1009503" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this coat from Zara </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theotherrightwines.com/where" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moonshine Viognier by The Other Right  </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-bold-type" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bold Type on Stan </a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-high-top-unisex-shoe/M7650.html?dwvar_M7650_color=optical%20white&amp;styleNo=M7650&amp;cgid=classic-chuck-shoes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Converse High Tops </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/04/709856256/chez-panisse-alice-waters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Waters on How I Built This </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/803610/house-foods-shichimi-togarashi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shichimi Togarashi </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/NotTildaSwinton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nottildaswinton </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80044950" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The OA Part 2 on Netflix</a></li></ul>

Fish Collars, Grief Gifts & Creepy Little Novellas

This week we're downing mezcal, encouraging you all to take  a second look at commercial women's fiction and learning a liiiiittle too much about McComas' social media 'orbiting' habits.  As always you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com. Music for this episode by Oly Marlan. Full list of our recommendations below.  Episode Recommendations: EAT Sophie Roberts Recommends  Mezcal Margaritas: Cantina OK Del Maguey Vida Mezcal: Dan Murphys  Sophie McComas Recommends  Clam pizza: Bella Brutta   LISTEN Sophie Roberts Recommends  Sentimental Garbage: Apple Podcasts  Sophie McComas Recommends  The Moth Story Slam: The Moth  BUY Sophie Roberts Recommends  Levi's Wedgie Straight Leg Jeans: Levi's  Sophie McComas Recommends  Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth: Dan Murphys Grey Goose Vodka: Dan Murphys   THE FAST FIVE Sophie Roberts Recommends  Cornflake Ritter Sport Bon Appetit Gourmet Makes Plums! Stutterheim Rain Jacket Christophe Robin Sea Salt Hair Scrub  Sophie McComas Recommends  The Cut on Tuesdays with Sally Rooney @alex_delany and his Spotify Playlists Braised Miso Eggplant in Cornersmith Salad and Pickles Cookbook Fruit by Chez Panisse Lunch Hopper Set at Lankan Filling Station 

This week we're downing mezcal, encouraging you all to take  a second look at commercial women's fiction and learning a liiiiittle too much about McComas' social media 'orbiting' habits.  As always you can find us on Instagram at @<a href="www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>. Music for this episode by Oly Marlan. Full list of our recommendations below.  Episode Recommendations: EAT Sophie Roberts Recommends <ul> <li>Mezcal Margaritas: <a href="https://cantinaok.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cantina OK</a></li> <li>Del Maguey Vida Mezcal: <a href="https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_577087/del-maguey-vida-mezcal-750ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Murphys</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends <ul> <li>Clam pizza: <a href="http://www.bellabrutta.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bella Brutta </a></li> </ul> LISTEN Sophie Roberts Recommends <ul> <li>Sentimental Garbage: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sentimental-garbage/id1444729607" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends <ul> <li>The Moth Story Slam: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-moth-1255409781" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moth</a></li> </ul> BUY Sophie Roberts Recommends <ul> <li>Levi's Wedgie Straight Leg Jeans: <a href="https://www.levis.com.au/women/clothing/jeans/wedgie_fit_straight_jeans/349640035.html#prefn1=fit&amp;prefv1=Straight&amp;start=14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Levi's</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends <ul> <li>Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth: <a href="https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_2025/noilly-prat-original-french-dry-vermouth-750ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Murphys</a></li> <li>Grey Goose Vodka: <a href="https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_904127/grey-goose-vodka-700ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Murphys</a></li> </ul> THE FAST FIVE Sophie Roberts Recommends <ul> <li><a href="https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/products/ritter-milk-chocolate-cornflakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornflake Ritter Sport</a></li> <li><a href="https://video.bonappetit.com/series/gourmet-makes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bon Appetit Gourmet Makes</a></li> <li>Plums!</li> <li><a href="https://stutterheim.com/eu/woman/raincoats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stutterheim Rain Jacket</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/christophe-robin/christophe-robin-cleansing-purifying-scrub-with-sea-salt-250ml.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christophe Robin Sea Salt Hair Scrub</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas Recommends <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-normal-person-conversation-with-sally-rooney/id1437189814?i=1000433471487" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cut on Tuesdays with Sally Rooney</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex_delany/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alex_delany</a> and his <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/adelany333?si=svfV87gySbOKS2lfWSQ-gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlists</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/cornersmith-salads-and-pickles-sabine-spindler/prod9781743369234.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIusa4i6KI4gIVzjUrCh1q6geqEAQYASABEgIzTPD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braised Miso Eggplant in Cornersmith Salad and Pickles Cookbook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/chez-panisse-fruit-alice-waters/prod9780060199579.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fruit by Chez Panisse</a></li> <li><a href="http://lankanfillingstation.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunch Hopper Set at Lankan Filling Station</a></li> </ul>

Mezcal, Martinis & Sentimental Garbage

On our first snack sized episode we go deep on our favourite use for bread - toast! When should you eat it? (Whenever you want!) What should you put on it? (We have suggestions!) What's the difference between simple toast and party toast? (Mostly it's whether you have to turn on the oven!) As always, you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Toast Recommendations: Simple  Peanut butter, honey, sea salt and chilli flakes (Aleppo Pepper specifically) Taramasalata and pickles Ricotta, honey, toasted fennel seeds and sea salt  Butter, anchovies, pickled shallots   Party Toast  Gorgonzola, roasted black grapes and rosemary Goat’s curd or cream cheese with roasted sliced portobello and thyme  Giant crouton toast with garlic,  mascarpone, tomato and vinegar Nut butter, sliced banana, cinnamon, honey and toasted sliced almonds

On our first snack sized episode we go deep on our favourite use for bread - toast! When should you eat it? (Whenever you want!) What should you put on it? (We have suggestions!) What's the difference between simple toast and party toast? (Mostly it's whether you have to turn on the oven!) As always, you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Toast Recommendations: Simple <ul> <li>Peanut butter, honey, sea salt and chilli flakes (Aleppo Pepper specifically)</li> <li>Taramasalata and pickles</li> <li>Ricotta, honey, toasted fennel seeds and sea salt</li> <li> Butter, anchovies, pickled shallots </li> </ul> Party Toast <ul> <li>Gorgonzola, roasted black grapes and rosemary</li> <li>Goat’s curd or cream cheese with roasted sliced portobello and thyme </li> <li>Giant crouton toast with garlic,  mascarpone, tomato and vinegar</li> <li>Nut butter, sliced banana, cinnamon, honey and toasted sliced almonds</li></ul>

Snack-Sized Ep: TOAST!

This week Roberts rides her birthday week through to the bitter end, dressed in obnoxiously bright colours the whole time. McComas tracks down pickles that taste just like sour coca cola bottle lollies and HAS SOME OPINIONS about espresso martinis. As always you can find us on Instagram at @highlyenthused, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter here, to get all our recommendations in your inbox! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.  Full list of recommendations below! EAT Sophie Roberts recommends:  Alison Roman's Savoury Granola: Get the recipe in Dining In from Booktopia or you can find it here.  Sophie McComas recommends:  Condimental Gift Boxes: Condimental  READ Sophie Roberts recommends:  Email Newsletters!: Ann Friedman Weekly; The Collected AHP; Good People; Better have My Money; Read Like the Wind; London Review of Looks.  WATCH Sophie McComas recommends:  Street Food: Netflix  BUY Sophie Roberts recommends:  Bright clothes! Like the Lykke Floral Dress in blue: Permanent Vacation Or dirty, neon green jumpers from COS (available in store)  Sophie McComas recommends:  Fat &amp; the Moon Pimple Mud: Fat &amp; The Moon  FAST FIVE Sophie Roberts recommends:  Co-Star App: Itunes Store Espresso Martinis! Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser: Mecca (AU) Emailing politicians about climate change Wide Tooth Comb: Chemist Warehouse  Sophie McComas recommends:  Not washing your face in the morning Oh Crap biodegradable dog poop bags: Oh Crap Knock Down the House: Netflix LUMA Primer: Priceline Jauma Peekaboo Pet Nat: Jauma

This week Roberts rides her birthday week through to the bitter end, dressed in obnoxiously bright colours the whole time. McComas tracks down pickles that taste just like sour coca cola bottle lollies and HAS SOME OPINIONS about espresso martinis. As always you can find us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlyenthused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, or email us at highlyenthused@gmail.com.  Subscribe to our newsletter <a href="https://highlyenthused.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, to get all our recommendations in your inbox! Music for this episode by Oly Marlan.  Full list of recommendations below! EAT Sophie Roberts recommends: <ul> <li>Alison Roman's Savoury Granola: Get the recipe in Dining In from <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/dining-in-alison-roman/prod9781743795309.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIndvcr9TO4gIVGiQrCh1vSQSvEAQYASABEgJ7hPD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktopia </a>or you can find it <a href="https://thebackyardlemontree.com/2019/04/08/alison-romans-savoury-granola/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas recommends: <ul> <li>Condimental Gift Boxes:<a href="https://www.condimental.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Condimental</a></li> </ul> READ Sophie Roberts recommends: <ul> <li>Email Newsletters!: <a href="https://www.annfriedman.com/weekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann Friedman Weekly</a>; <a href="https://annehelen.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Collected AHP</a>; <a href="https://tinyletter.com/good-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good People</a>; <a href="https://tinyletter.com/amberjamieson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better have My Money</a>; <a href="http://molly-young.com/read.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Like the Wind</a>; <a href="https://tinyletter.com/londonreviewoflooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London Review of Looks.</a></li> </ul> WATCH Sophie McComas recommends: <ul> <li>Street Food: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80244996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a></li> </ul> BUY Sophie Roberts recommends: <ul> <li>Bright clothes! Like the Lykke Floral Dress in blue: <a href="https://www.permanentvacation.com.au/collections/dresses/products/lykke-floral-maxi-dress-blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permanent Vacation</a></li> <li>Or dirty, neon green jumpers from <a href="https://www.cosstores.com/au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COS</a> (available in store)</li> </ul> Sophie McComas recommends: <ul> <li>Fat &amp; the Moon Pimple Mud: <a href="https://www.fatandthemoon.com/products/pimple-mud-2-oz-glass-jar?variant=19566015171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat &amp; The Moon</a></li> </ul> FAST FIVE Sophie Roberts recommends: <ul> <li>Co-Star App: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/co-star-personalized-astrology/id1264782561?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Itunes Store</a></li> <li>Espresso Martinis!</li> <li>Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser: <a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/chantecaille/just-skin-bliss/I-008020.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpe_j_JvP4gIVyCMrCh3Gfg7gEAQYASABEgLVsfD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca</a> (AU)</li> <li>Emailing politicians about climate change</li> <li>Wide Tooth Comb: <a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/72850/stratton-2144-wide-tooth-comb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chemist Warehouse</a></li> </ul> Sophie McComas recommends: <ul> <li>Not washing your face in the morning</li> <li>Oh Crap biodegradable dog poop bags: <a href="https://www.ohcrap.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh Crap</a></li> <li>Knock Down the House: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81080637" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a></li> <li>LUMA Primer: <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/luma-liquid-light-illuminating-primer-40-ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priceline</a></li> <li>Jauma Peekaboo Pet Nat: <a href="http://www.jauma.com/shop.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jauma</a></li></ul>

Pimple Mud, Watermelon Pickles & Dirty Neon Dressing

When times get tough, books have to get comforting. We've got one of our pals - journalist, pod-caster, and comfort reader extraordinaire - Hannah-Rose Yee on the podcast this week, taking us through her five(ish) fave books for these weird-as-fuck weeks. Tune in for cozy coming of age tales, behind-the-scenes secrets, filthy sex scenes and our theory of cathartic crying. What more could you need! You can find Hannay-Rose on instagram at @hannahroserose. For links to  everything we mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Follow us on Instagram @highlyenthused, and email us if you like, we like emails, at highlyenthused@gmail.com.

When times get tough, books have to get comforting. We've got one of our pals - journalist, pod-caster, and comfort reader extraordinaire - Hannah-Rose Yee on the podcast this week, taking us through her five(ish) fave books for these weird-as-fuck weeks. Tune in for cozy coming of age tales, behind-the-scenes secrets, filthy sex scenes and our theory of cathartic crying. What more could you need! You can find Hannay-Rose on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahroserose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hannahroserose</a>. For links to  everything we mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, and email us if you like, we like emails, at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>.

The Guest List: Comfort Reading with Hannah-Rose Yee

Welcome back to life on the inside. We're shopping and we're not shopping, we're doubling down on cheese and upping our intake of cabbage, we're drinking gin and using it to sanitise. Not only do we have a new and excellent film catalogue to help your indecision and endless scrolling, but we have a new book by a favourite author, cake WITH vegetables in the mix, and a salty, citrusy soda for your next shopping trolley. It's a crazy world out there, but you gotta be in it to win it.  For all links to things mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com. Follow us on Instagram @highlyenthused, and email us if you like, we like emails, at highlyenthused@gmail.com. 

Welcome back to life on the inside. We're shopping and we're not shopping, we're doubling down on cheese and upping our intake of cabbage, we're drinking gin and using it to sanitise. Not only do we have a new and excellent film catalogue to help your indecision and endless scrolling, but we have a new book by a favourite author, cake WITH vegetables in the mix, and a salty, citrusy soda for your next shopping trolley. It's a crazy world out there, but you gotta be in it to win it.  For all links to things mentioned in this and every episode, sign up to our Friday newsletter at <a href="highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="www.instagram.com/highlyenthused" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@highlyenthused</a>, and email us if you like, we like emails, at <a href="mailto:highlyenthused@gmail.com">highlyenthused@gmail.com</a>.

Hot Melty Cheese, Gin for your Hands and a Structural Routine

Fay Halkitis

We might be stuck at home, but we still want our skin to look fresh and *dewy* for all those zoom parties we've been invited to. We called up qualified naturopath, beauty therapist and certified skin whisperer Fay Halkitis of Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary to share all her best at home beauty secrets. Tune in to find out which fruits you can smear on your face and the best kind of sugar for scrubbing your bod. Bliss!Sign up for our newsletter at highlyenthused.substack.com for all the hot tips and links, follow us on Insta @highlyenthused and if you like, send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com

We might be stuck at home, but we still want our skin to look fresh and *dewy* for all those zoom parties we've been invited to. We called up qualified naturopath, beauty therapist and certified skin whisperer Fay Halkitis of Luna Beauty &amp; Apothecary to share all her best at home beauty secrets. Tune in to find out which fruits you can smear on your face and the best kind of sugar for scrubbing your bod. Bliss! Sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://highlyenthused.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlyenthused.substack.com</a> for all the hot tips and links, follow us on Insta @highlyenthused and if you like, send us a love note at highlyenthused@gmail.com

The Guest List: At Home Beauty Tips with Fay Halkitis

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